with Wanda
Luke 1:42-45 You’re so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed! And why am I so blessed that the mother of my Lord visits me? The moment the sound of your greeting entered my ears, the babe in my womb… Continue Reading “Blessed”
We give thanks, O God, for all who have gone on to join with You beyond this life. We trust in the hope of resurrection and the promise of new life in Christ, and know that in our grief and celebration, O God, You… Continue Reading “All Saints Sunday”
Matthew 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Caution – Halloween is this week. We tend to normalize or even celebrate evil and wickedness every year… Continue Reading “Halloween”
Isaiah 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary… Continue Reading “Weary”
Mark 6:1-3 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” They asked. “What’s this wisdom… Continue Reading “The Carpenter”
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Someone needs to hear this promise of hope today. Let’s… Continue Reading “Overflow”
John 15:1-4 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already… Continue Reading “The Vine”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return on their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! “Teamwork makes the dream… Continue Reading “Teamwork”
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. My favorite hour of the week is Friday morning at 9:00. Every Friday a group of women gather at our local coffee shop for Bible Study. Our… Continue Reading “Gather”
Luke 12:27-28 Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grasses of the field, which is here… Continue Reading “Flowers”